This Is Sparta?
Conflicted: A History Podcast
Discipline Shapes Warriors
The agoga is a rigorous educational system established by Lycurgus for Spartan boys, commencing at age seven and lasting until they turn twenty. This system emphasizes military training and discipline, requiring boys to leave their families to focus entirely on becoming effective soldiers. The agoga's structure is essential for cultivating a formidable military force in Sparta.
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